This post was written by Mindy Bender-Webster while teaching our summer Pre4/5 class. Our teachers are highly skilled with using children’s literature to not only learn about the content of the story, in this case the life of Aretha Franklin, but also weaving it into our ongoing work with social . . . Read More
This post was written by Erin Kelly, our Preschool 3s teacher. She describes how she invited families to share their family traditions around the winter holidays and is an exceptional example of inclusion and honoring diversity. Our winter break is upon us so I wanted to say an extra thank . . . Read More
On Monday, June 19, the Seed will be closed in honor of Juneteenth for the first time in the school’s history. Now a federal holiday, Britt Hawthorne describes it as a day “to commemorate the day that enslaved Black Texans in the U.S. were finally free.” It’s the longest Black . . . Read More
This post was written by Emily Cleveland, our Toddler 2s teacher. It’s a wonderful example of what social justice looks like in our younger classes. There have been a lot of big feelings when it comes to needing space, sharing, and taking turns. We decided to do a spur . . . Read More
This post was written by Deb Hopkins, our Preschool 4s teacher. Remember me Though I have to travel far Remember me Each time you hear a sad guitar Know that I’m with you the only way that I can be Until you’re in my arms again Remember me –Remember Me . . . Read More
This post was written by Gabryella Behnke, our 1st/2nd grade teacher. Last week, I had the privilege of leading a staff meeting that focused on what social justice and social-emotional learning looks like in the 1st & 2nd grade class. The lead teachers have taken turns presenting their practices and . . . Read More
This post was written by Mindy Bender-Webster, our PreK lead teacher. Preschool-age children often connect to others through physical touch. They may sit closely to a friend while looking at a book, hold hands in the hallway, playfully push during a game of tag, or share an affectionate hug. Therefore, . . . Read More
This week I’ve had the opportunity to observe our three youngest classes as part of our annual teacher evaluation process. Additionally, we had another teacher presentation from our professional development series featuring classroom practices. These experiences, as well as more time doing playground supervision, gave me plenty to write about. . . . Read More
In reflecting on my own social justice lineage, I sometimes find it challenging to separate my own journey from the school’s. An event that occurred, which certainly shifted my commitment to social justice work, was George Floyd’s murder in May of 2020. This was the blog I wrote the week . . . Read More
To be fully transparent, I’ve had trouble focusing on my work this week. It’s not that I haven’t tried, my mind is merely elsewhere. I made a list of upcoming projects to inspire concentration, and still my attention wanders to faraway beaches on the Arabian Sea, and brightly colored clothing . . . Read More